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Melva Marie (Ruby) Harrison

Dec. 15, 1919-Dec. 14, 2013

Age: 93

Residence: Greeley

Melva Marie (Ruby) Harrison died on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, one day shy of her 94th birthday, at Bonell Good Samaritan Center in Greeley. She was born Dec. 15, 1919, in Holyoke, Colo., to Loretta Colgan and Claude Ruby.

Melva attended elementary school in Loveland, Colo., through the 8th grade. Melva met Lenis Harrison late in 1934 while he played the guitar for a band on Kings Street in Denver. They married in August 1935, in Estes Park, and lived together in Denver. Lenis worked for Gates Rubber in Denver, manufacturing corded tires. Melva gave birth to Patricia Ann Harrison on May 26, 1936, in Denver. She loved cooking, baking, and especially gardening. She was well-known for her beautiful, flowering shrubs.

Melva had a long and satisfying career with Mountain Bell Phone Company, where she worked as a telephone operator. She originally worked in Denver and was transferred to Los Angeles. After several years working there, she was transferred to Salt Lake City. She was ultimately transferred to Cheyenne, Wyo., where she retired from Mountain Bell as a supervising operator in 1978.

She obtained her GED from Aims Community College in 1985. She learned to play pool at the Greeley Senior Center. She was a longtime member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, where she served by volunteering at Bonell, and by taking senior citizens to Mass. She loved to take fellow church members to the grocery stores. She is also well-known for planting flower beds and for nurturing the flowers around the church property.

Melva was preceded in death by husband; her parents; and her two brothers, Jim and Ed.

She is survived by her daughter, Patricia O’Connor (Leo) of Eaton. She is also survived by her grandchildren, David (Jody Kleinman) Bennetts of Golden, Steven Bennetts of Fort Collins, Paul (Cindy) Bennetts of Cortez, Julie Cila of Greeley, Kathryn Bright of Crook, and Rebecca (Matthew) Youngwirth of Greeley. Additionally, she is survived by numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She will be missed.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Wheatridge.

Clark Allen Thomas

July 20, 1927-Dec. 13, 2013

Age: 86

Residence: Greeley

Clark Thomas, 86, of Greeley, passed away Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at North Colorado Medical Center’s hospice unit. He was born on July 20, 1927, in Kansas to George Howard and Mildred Florence (Clark) Thomas.

Clark attended the University of Missouri. He served in the Navy during WWII. He was a local architect and enjoyed photography, riding bikes, and art. On Oct. 31, 1948, he married Frances Macdougall.

Clark is survived by two sons, Kevin (Taralene) Thomas and Steve Thomas; two brothers, Robert Thomas and Earl (Adorea) Thomas; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife; and three sons, Bryan, Christopher and Robert.

Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013 at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bonell Good Samaritan Center, in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 West 28th St., Greeley, CO, 80634.

Honorio Martinez, 69, of Greeley, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Hospice of Northern Colorado. He was born Sept. 23, 1944, in Gueramaro, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Genaro and Ruperta (Hernandez) Martinez.

Honorio Martinez had lived in Greeley since 1983. After 22 years working for the Swift beef plant, he retired in 2010 and enjoyed traveling, gardening, landscaping and barbecuing. He had a passion for living and spending time with family and friends. He was well known by the surrounding community for his Christmas decorations and frequently won neighborhood contests. He was a diehard Denver Broncos fan.

Honorio is survived by two daughters, Rosalia Martinez and Noche Molina of Greeley; a son, Honorio Martinez Jr., of Fort Collins; six nephews, Nicolas, Simeon, Rafael, Alfredo and Miguel Ortiz of Greeley, and Salomon Martinez Jr. of Gilcrest; three nieces, Gloria Rocha and Marta Martinez of Greeley, and Victoria Martinez of Gilcrest; and five grandchildren, Jacob, Addison, Antonia, Jeremiah and Emma, all of Greeley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and 13 siblings, all of Cueramaro, Mexico.

Viewing will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, and 8-10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, at Adamson Chapel, followed by graveside service at 11 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Mary Solis Gutierrez-Delgado of Greeley died at Hospice of Northern Colorado on Dec. 12, 2013. She was a native of Colorado and had lived in Weld County all of her life.

Mary is survived by her husband, Ricardo Delgado of Greeley; daughters, Connie Ahrnsbrak of Lakewood, Colo., Rosalie Dexter of Aurora, Colo., Angie Verruso of Littleton, Colo., and Tina Gutierrez; and son, J. Gutierrez, both of Greeley. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, at St. Peter Catholic Church, 912 12th St.

Viewing will be from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, and celebration of life service at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, both at Adamson Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Keith Smith Memorial Fund in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsonchapels.com.

Betty Jane Eckhardt Whittmore

June 9, 1933-Dec. 14, 2013

Age: 80

Residence: Greeley

Betty Jane Eckhardt Whittmore, of Greeley, died Dec. 14, 2013. She was born June 9, 1933, in Eaton , and lived in Englewood, Fort Collins and Windsor before returning to Greeley in her later years. Over the years, Betty was active in her church, playing the organ and serving in many capacities. Betty was the beloved wife of Herman; and mother to Linda, Dan and Janie, who preceded her in death. She will be remembered for her love of her Lord and her love for her family.

Gravesides services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Greeley. Go to www.viegutfuneralhome.com for condolences.